Russia and Ukraine Fight Over Peace Dates

May 4, 2026, 21:09
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Russia and Ukraine want to stop fighting for a short time. But they do not agree on the dates.

Main Body

Russia says it will stop fighting on May 8 and 9. Russia wants to celebrate a big holiday. Russia says it will send many missiles to Kyiv if the holiday stops. President Zelenskyy says Russia is not official. He wants the peace to start on May 6. He says Russia has fewer tanks and planes now. Ukraine sent a drone to a big building in Moscow. Some people say President Putin is afraid. They say he is hiding in a hole in the ground. He is scared that other leaders want to take his power. His guards are now very strict.

Conclusion

Both countries are not happy. They are waiting for the May 9 holiday.

Learning

🕒 Talking About Time and Dates

In this story, we see how to use dates and time words simply. This is key for A2 English.

The Pattern: [Month] [Number]

  • May 8 → A specific day.
  • May 6 → A specific day.

The Pattern: [Time Word] + [Noun]

  • Short time (A little bit of time)
  • Big holiday (A special day)

Quick Guide: 'Now' We use now to show things are changing at this moment:

  • Tanks and planes now (They are different from before).
  • Guards are now very strict (They changed their behavior).

Word Shift

  • Stop → Stop fighting (Action)
  • Waiting → Waiting for (Looking forward to something)

Vocabulary Learning

stop (v.)
to cease an action
Example:Please stop talking while the teacher is speaking.
agree (v.)
to have the same opinion
Example:We all agree that the meeting should start at nine.
holiday (n.)
a day of celebration or rest
Example:Many people go on vacation during the holiday.
send (v.)
to deliver something to someone
Example:I will send you the documents by email.
drone (n.)
a small unmanned aircraft
Example:The drone captured photos of the event from above.
building (n.)
a structure with walls and a roof
Example:The new building will open next month.
hole (n.)
a round opening or cavity
Example:He fell into a hole while exploring the forest.
ground (n.)
the surface of the earth
Example:The children played on the ground in the park.
scared (adj.)
feeling fear
Example:She was scared of the dark night.
leaders (n.)
people who guide or command
Example:Good leaders inspire their teams to succeed.
power (n.)
ability to control or influence
Example:He has the power to make important decisions.
guards (n.)
people who protect something
Example:The guards checked everyone's ID before entering.